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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,978.54, 4,110.41 and 1,652.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,978.54, 4,110.41 and 1,652.33 is: 2,280.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,978.54 : 4,110.41 = 1,652.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,978.54/4,110.41 = 1,652.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,978.54x = 4,110.41 × 1,652.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,978.54x = 6,791,753.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,791,753.76/2,978.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,280.23

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